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St Marys Community Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·1 Hind Street, Wyke, BRADFORD, BD12 8JT · Bradford
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

St Marys Community Nursery CIC, located in Bradford (BD12 8JT) and established in 2009, is a childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4. The nursery operates during term time from Monday to Friday, with sessions running from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm.

It has a 'Good' Ofsted rating, maintained since its previous inspection in June 2017. The nursery prides itself on its strong links with a local school, enabling staff to access training and ensuring good relationships with the local authority to help families access necessary support services.

The dedicated team of six qualified staff fosters close partnerships with parents and carers, actively involving them in their children's learning and development. Children are encouraged to be independent and well-behaved, learning to cooperate and resolve conflicts while also developing a good understanding of hygiene.

The nursery has created an ambitious curriculum, well-sequenced and built around children's interests, with a particular focus on speech, language, and early mathematical development.

What it's like

Children arrive happily at the nursery and quickly become immersed in their play and learning. Staff warmly welcome children and know them well. Children enjoy the time they spend at nursery, freely talking to staff about their weekend and home life. Children follow flexible routines and behave well, with a good understanding of the rules and expectations of the nursery, which helps them feel safe and secure.

Good Ofsted ratingStrong parent partnershipsAmbitious curriculumFocus on speech and languageGood behaviour and attitudes

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 3:00 pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Marys Community Nursery

Last inspected 23 January 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily at the nursery and quickly become immersed in their play and learning. Staff warmly welcome children and know them well. Children enjoy the time they spend at nursery, freely talking to staff about their weekend and home life. Children follow flexible routines and behave well, with a good understanding of the rules and expectations of the nursery, which helps them feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happily and quickly become immersed in their play and learning.
  • Children make good progress and gain a range of skills and knowledge that prepares them for their future learning.
  • The nursery has good links with the local school and local authority, supporting families to access local services.
  • The nursery has close partnerships with parents and carers, who appreciate the staff's support.
  • The nursery has created an ambitious curriculum that supports children's learning well.
  • Children's speech and language development is a strong focus, with skilled staff supporting children to increase their vocabulary.
  • Mathematics is embedded within all activities at nursery, with children showing a good understanding of numbers and spatial words.
  • Children's behaviour at the setting is good, and staff provide healthy choices and teach good hygiene practices.
  • Leaders and staff work together as a team, ensuring a clear vision for the future.

Areas to develop

  • 1Review group activities to ensure all children are included and engaged, and to support their learning to a higher level.
Inspection #10264589 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inspection history

Date: February 2010

  • January 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • June 2015Good
  • February 2010Good

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